According to many reports from users, tickets to watch the performance on April 9 at Goyang Stadium, originally priced at about 198,000 won (equivalent to 150 USD), are being resold on social media platforms, especially in China, with prices up to 1.06 million won (about 800 USD).
Notably, on some international platforms, ticket prices were even pushed up to 2.94 million won (about 2,200 USD), causing many fans to be upset. The situation of "ticket scalpers" not only stops at reselling at high prices, but also appears many tricks to circumvent the control regulations of the organizers.
Specifically, some subjects are said to have shared ways to evade the identity verification system such as canceling tickets for others to quickly buy back, or transferring bracelets into the gateway to third parties. These acts pose great risks, not only causing damage to the audience but also affecting the organization and security of the event.
Faced with this situation, the management company BigHit Music and HYBE Group have repeatedly issued warnings, affirming strictly prohibiting all forms of ticket purchase and transfer through unofficial channels. Representatives of the organizing unit also emphasized that invalid tickets may be refused entry without refund.
However, the black market ticket situation is still complicated, reflecting the huge demand from global fans for BTS's performances. This is not the first time this famous group has faced the "ticket scalping" problem, which has become a difficult problem for the live performance industry.
The concert series in Goyang, taking place from April 9 to 12, is expected to kick off the "ARIRANG" tour of BTS after a long absence. However, besides the excitement, the story of inflated ticket prices and illegal trading continues to be a controversial issue.
In the context of the concert market becoming increasingly vibrant, tightening management and raising fan awareness are considered key factors to ensure fairness and transparency for large-scale entertainment events.
